Tjaldsvæðið Systragil

Campsita Systragil in Fnjóskadal valley (added by manager 21 Sep 2018)

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  • Well-maintained, small and peaceful park in the north of Iceland
  • Next to the Vaglaskógur Forest and 20 minutes from Goðafoss Waterfall
  • A 15-minute drive from amenities and attractions in Akureyri
A river, a waterfall, a forest, mountain views… what a stunning location has Tjaldsvæðið Systragil. This scenic site in the Fnjóskadalur valley is the domain of Kristján and Agnes, who keep sheep and tend to the woodlands at their nearby farm. Days here can easily be filled with various rural pursuits – the Vaglaskógur Forest is just over the road for hikes on marked trails, and those with the relevant knowhow can try their luck at local fishing spots (there are several within a 15-minute drive) and/or keep an eye open for seasonal wild food foraging. Prefer a more conventional way to acquire your meals? It may be tricky to believe from your rural outlook but it’s a mere 15-minute drive to Akureyri, Iceland’s second largest city and a good place to find restaurants and food shops. Back at base, you’re welcome to light up a barbie if the weather permits, or you can use the camp kitchen to prep and cook your dinner. There’s also a playground on site, and those who fear the chill of the north will be chuffed to hear that there’s both hot showers and heating in the toilet block.

Site type

Tent sites 30
Travel trailer sites 30
RV sites 30

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

Danish

English

German

Norwegian

Swedish

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Playground

Recreation room/arcade

TV room

Takeout

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Free wifi

Grocery store

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundromat

Parent & baby washroom

Payphone

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Restrooms

Shower available

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest

Hikers’ paradise

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Tjaldsvæðið Systragil

Hróarsstödum

Fnjóskadalur

Háls

Akureyri

Iceland

607

Directions

Timezone

Atlantic/Reykjavik GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

65.70654°N
-17.89615°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Getting out and about into the gorgeous scenery of northern Iceland is easy here: marked hiking trails run through the Vaglaskógur Forest (a short hop across the road) and up into the hills behind the site. A couple of golf courses are within a half-hour drive, and there are fab geothermal swimming pools at Stórutjarnir and Illugastaðir, both of which are less than 15 minutes away. Horse riding, rafting and rather chilly days of scuba diving are other options in the area. Akureyri (15 minutes away by car) is more than just a handy hub – it’s worth spending time here visiting the museums, botanical gardens and cathedral, and heading to the harbour to join wildlife-spotting boat tours. For the big beasts, take the 45-minute drive to Húsavík instead; the town’s got a rep as the country’s best place for whale watching. Other popular visits nearby include the spectacular Goðafoss Waterfall (20 minutes’ drive), the ancient turf houses at Laufás (25 minutes) and the volcanic hot springs around Lake Mývatn (an hour).

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